Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Parents or guardians may wish to ask their child’s doctor the following questions related to Asperger’s syndrome:

1. What symptoms should I look for that might indicate that my child has Asperger’s syndrome?
   
   
2. How will you attempt to diagnose my child’s condition?
   
   
3. How might Asperger’s syndrome affect my child’s life?
   
   
4. Will my child’s symptoms remain the same or will they evolve?
   
   
5. Which treatments do you recommend for my child?
   
   
6. How successful have the treatments been for other children with Asperger’s?
   
   
7. Which professionals will be involved in my child’s treatment program?
   
   
8. How can I help with my child’s therapy?
   
   
9. Will my child be able to attend regular school?
   
   
10. What steps should I take to make sure my child succeeds at school?
    
    
11. What challenges might my child face in adolescence and adulthood?